1 This will help relieve your symptoms and reduce any swelling in the area of the pain. 2  Apply heat or ice to the painful area. One good method is to use ice for the first 48 to 72 hours, and then use heat.  Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
There are two types of nicotine patches: 1  16-hour patches are for light-to-average smokers. 2  24-hour patches provide a more constant dose of nicotine to help you resist cigarette smoking throughout the day and night, but the chance of side effects is higher.he nicotine patch is available at a wide variety of stores and has an average cost per day of $4. There are two types of nicotine patches: 1  16-hour patches are for light-to-average smokers. 2  They are less likely to cause side effects, but donât help with morning cigarette cravings.
1 Start using the patch on the day you plan to stop smoking. 2  If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, start with Step 1. Use this first step for weeks 1-6, then step down to Step 2 for two weeks, and then Step 3 for two weeks.3  If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, do not use Step 1 (21 mg). You may wear the patch for 16 or 24 hours. 2  If you crave cigarettes when you wake up, wear the patch for 24 hours. 3  If you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning.